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New President for CHIRON America
Steve Morris is their new president and chief executive officer.
Liebherr Acquires Wenzel GearTec
They can now include gear measuring technology with their gear cutting and automation systems.
Congressman Tours R.A. Industries
U.S. Rep. Lou Correa toured the facility and honored company founder Robert Follman.
Control Software Boosts Memory and Connectivity – At No Extra Cost
By offering greater functionality standard at no cost, PathPilot CNC Control Software from Tormach overcomes two of the biggest barriers in a CNC investment: cost and capability.
Open Automation Standards Simplify Motion Control Machine Programming
Using software standards from PLCopen, engineers can quickly and efficiently implement complex motion and machine control in high speed multi-axis machining and other industrial automation applications.
Advanced Machine Control and Part Traceability for the Smart Factory
Ideal for IIoT applications, the NX1 controller, HAWK MV-4000 smart camera, handheld HS-360 DPM reader and MicroHAWK ID-45 reader from Omron integrate machine control and part inspection operations seamlessly with quality management and safety systems.
Remote Monitoring of CNC Machines from Handheld Device
Users of the Integrated Machine Analytics mobile app from Mitsubishi Electric Automation can do real-time monitoring and analysis of CNC functions on all MTConnect-compliant CNC machine tools in their facility to keep production on schedule and eliminate potential issues.
Connected Manufacturing Bridges the Communications Gap
Smooth Technology, SmartBox IIoT connectivity and other innovative systems from Mazak help shops achieve full digital connectivity for process monitoring and optimization to compete in a networked manufacturing environment.
Cloud Communications Connect Machines and Systems for Automation
The LoopEdge computing platform from Litmus Automation can connect to various PLCs, robotic systems, CNC machines, and other industrial systems used for automating manufacturing processes.
Import Drawing Files and Solid Models from Customer Directly into the Machine Control
3D Import with 3D DXF technology from Hurco eliminates extra steps and is a huge time saver that automatically creates the necessary Transform Plane data blocks in conversational programming for five-sided machining programs.
Verification Software Drives Tasks on Remote Servers
Based on client/server scheduler architecture, the latest NCSIMUL machining module from Hexagon includes automation functionality that gives the user wider control for simulating, analyzing and executing jobs on other devices by communicating with distant servers.
5G Adaptive Process Control with Extremely Short Reaction Times
Developed by GF Machining Solutions and their partners, this networked adaptive manufacturing system for real-time process monitoring uses 5G technology to communicate with sensors and machines in under one millisecond and reduce errors in high speed machining of complex aerospace parts.
